Indirect Left-turn Advantages
Eliminating left-turns from the intersection…
•Improves
traffic operations
–simpler
signal phasing (3-phase)
–increased green time for through vehicles (approx. 8 sec)
•Requires
less right-of-way
•Reduces pedestrian crossing distance (from 130 ft to 110 ft)
•Reduces conflicts and improves safety (from 32 conflict points to 24 conflict
points)